US Bridges

W 10th DR (rs 863) over Trib to Lawrence Creek

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Osborne County, Kansas · 6.0N 6.2E of Alton · Structure no. 000000000710270

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 10th DR (rs 863) over Trib to Lawrence Creek is a concrete culvert carrying W 10th DR (rs 863) over Trib to Lawrence Creek in Osborne County, Kansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesW 10th DR (rs 863)
CrossesTrib to Lawrence Creek
Location6.0N 6.2E of Alton
RouteCounty Highway 863
CountyOsborne County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.55411, -98.83407
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.3 US tons
Inventory rating14.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2020)
Projected traffic80 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W 10th DR (rs 863) over Trib to Lawrence Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 10th DR (rs 863) over Trib to Lawrence Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does W 10th DR (rs 863) over Trib to Lawrence Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is W 10th DR (rs 863) over Trib to Lawrence Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns W 10th DR (rs 863) over Trib to Lawrence Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.